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Request for Applications: CART Research Funding Opportunities for Duke and UNC Investigators
The Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities supported by the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust (CART) for 2027. These awards support innovative research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and are designed to help investigators generate preliminary data for future external funding.
CART Discovery Grant
Supports promising early-career investigators pursuing novel research ideas.
Award
- Up to $50,000 in direct costs
- 1-year project period
- Start date: July 2027
- No indirect costs allowed
Eligibility
- Early-stage faculty at Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill
- Eligible to serve as PI on federal grants
Research Focus
Projects may include basic, translational, or clinical research related to:
- Early disease detection and diagnosis
- Biomarkers and neuroimaging
- Mechanisms of aging and dementia
- Prevention and intervention strategies
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
CART Named Grant
Supports larger, high-impact research projects with strong potential to advance the field.
Award
- Up to $500,000 in direct costs
- 2-year project period
- Start date: July 2027
Eligibility
- Faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor or above at Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill
- Eligible to serve as PI on federal grants
Research Focus
Projects should address innovative questions related to:
- Alzheimer’s disease biology and progression
- Disease heterogeneity
- Biomarker development
- Neuroimaging
- Risk reduction and early intervention
- Translational and clinical research
How to Apply
Application instructions and proposal requirements are available in the RFAs below:
Completed applications should be submitted as a single PDF to the ADRC Administrative Office by January 22, 2027.
Questions about eligibility, ADRC resources, or project fit are welcome. Investigators are encouraged to engage with ADRC Core Leaders early in the application process.
Ready to advance Alzheimer’s disease research? Apply today and take advantage of this opportunity to launch new ideas, build collaborations, and generate data for future NIH and foundation funding.
